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Hello could you help me...

I started taking the POP pill on Wednesday 5th of this month and I have sex within the first week of taking it?

What does that mean?

Will I get pregnant?

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Hi Charlie,

After you start taking the POP it takes 2 days to become effective (i.e. to prevent you from getting pregnant).

If you had unprotected sex within the first 2 days then there is a risk of pregnancy, but if it was after that then it's OK, providing you've taken your pills on time and not missed any.

Have a look here for more info about the POP.

fpa.org.uk/contraception-he...

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